The crackdown was spurred by the January 2011 fatal shooting
of Livonia Police Officer Larry Nehasil, Schuette said. The shooting happened
during Schuette's first month as attorney general. Terry Bowling, who
eventually pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in Nehasil's killing, had
15 prior convictions, including six felonies. Bowling's fourth felony
conviction for a 1999 armed robbery would have sent him to prison for 25 years
under Schuette's law.

"Had that been law at the time of that crime with Larry
Nehasil, he'd be living here today," Schuette said.

Flanked by Michigan Department of Corrections Director Dan
Heyns, Schuette said Michigan needs an effective
prison system that keeps costs down. Increasing safety on the streets,
throughout neighborhoods and in schools does not mean taking money from other
areas, such as education, Schuette said.

Schuette concluded his remarks Wednesday with the efforts of
his team to stop human trafficking. His Human Trafficking Unit has secured five
convictions for what Schuette has called modern slavery and bondage.

"Unfortunately, too often, young women are forced into
employment situations and prostitution against their will," Schuette said. "And
we need to stop that in the state of Michigan."